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  • Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX

Description

Blackthorn C SLX, designed by Salsa from the dirt up to lead the all-mountain category.

The Blackthorn C SLX stands out in the carbon all-mountain bike field for its capability and value. The progressive geometry feels planted on descents and steep climbs. A 160 mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC fork and 140 mm Fox Float X Performance shock with Split Pivot suspension design grants you the poise to plow through rock gardens, send drops, and hit doubles with confidence. Blackthorn brings you the benefits of pack-free riding, thanks to the integrated down tube strap, top tube mounts, and a bottle mount. Shimano's SLX 1 x 12 drivetrain and four-piston brakes are components you can rely on. 

Sizing:

  • S - 165cm–173cm    
  • M - 173cm–180cm    
  • L - 180cm–188cm    
  • XL - 188cm+

Specifications

  • Blackthorn SLX
  • Discipline All-Mountain/Trail

  • Material Carbon

  • Front Travel 160mm

  • Rear Travel 140mm

  • Wheel Size 29"

  • Warranty 5 Year (frame)

Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
Colour: Red
Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 1051t, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset: Shimano SLX M7130, 30t
Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100
Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston, Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Headset (Upper/Lower): Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 35.0, 50mm
Handlebar: Race Face Aeffect R 35, 780mm width
Grips/Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-on
Seatpost: TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjust (SM 125 x 409 mm, MD 150 x 459 mm, LG 170 x 499 mm, XL 200 x 559 mm)
Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135
Front Wheel: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 29 rim
Rear Wheel: Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 29 rim
Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4 rear, Maxx Grip/Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR
Complete Bike Weight: 15kg for Medium

 

Salsa Blackthorn Carbon SLX

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SKU: BK5571 / Barcode: 657993314227

Blackthorn C SLX, designed by Salsa from the dirt up to lead the all-mountain category.

The Blackthorn C SLX stands out in the carbon all-mountain bike field for its capability...

Sale price £2,500.00 Regular price RRP £5,770.00 SAVE 57%
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Description

Blackthorn C SLX, designed by Salsa from the dirt up to lead the all-mountain category.

The Blackthorn C SLX stands out in the carbon all-mountain bike field for its capability and value. The progressive geometry feels planted on descents and steep climbs. A 160 mm RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC fork and 140 mm Fox Float X Performance shock with Split Pivot suspension design grants you the poise to plow through rock gardens, send drops, and hit doubles with confidence. Blackthorn brings you the benefits of pack-free riding, thanks to the integrated down tube strap, top tube mounts, and a bottle mount. Shimano's SLX 1 x 12 drivetrain and four-piston brakes are components you can rely on. 

Sizing:

  • S - 165cm–173cm    
  • M - 173cm–180cm    
  • L - 180cm–188cm    
  • XL - 188cm+

Specifications

  • Blackthorn SLX
  • Discipline All-Mountain/Trail

  • Material Carbon

  • Front Travel 160mm

  • Rear Travel 140mm

  • Wheel Size 29"

  • Warranty 5 Year (frame)

Frame: Blackthorn Carbon V1
Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ RC, 160 mm, 42 mm offset
Colour: Red
Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100 SGS
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 1051t, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset: Shimano SLX M7130, 30t
Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100
Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120 four-piston, Shimano RT64, Center Lock (203 mm front, 180 mm rear)
Headset (Upper/Lower): Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/ZS56
Stem: Salsa Guide Trail 35.0, 50mm
Handlebar: Race Face Aeffect R 35, 780mm width
Grips/Bar Tape: Salsa File Tread Lock-on
Seatpost: TranzX YSI05, Shimano MT500 lever, 30 mm travel adjust (SM 125 x 409 mm, MD 150 x 459 mm, LG 170 x 499 mm, XL 200 x 559 mm)
Saddle: WTB Volt 250 Steel, 250 x 135
Front Wheel: Shimano SLX M7110 15 x 110 hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 29 rim
Rear Wheel: Shimano SLX M7130 12 x 157 hub, WTB KOM Trail i30 29 rim
Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5 front, Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4 rear, Maxx Grip/Maxx Terra, EXO+, TR
Complete Bike Weight: 15kg for Medium

 

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  • IK
    Iris K.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Great fun

    I really enjoyed my first few rides on the Blackthorn. It's a great bike. I did size up from the small to the medium, being right at the border of the recommended sizing. The saddle height works much better for me on the medium for hill climbs and longer rides. I suppose if you were to use it purely for downhill bikeparks (especially with uplift facilities), the smaller size would be brilliant. Biketart were great at arranging an exchange super quickly. Just ordered some pedals to go with the bike too.

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